INVITATION 



H.T. (Swim c^ Weeks) Plant Pat. 2018. A rose like this comes along 

 but rarely — an invitation to see, to marvel at, to enjoy ... by all 

 measurements a rose which is sure to please even the most expert 

 and exacting rose gardener! Rich salmon-pink color. Fragrance that 

 would be difficult to describe and surpass. The plant is so rugged and 

 vigorous it could almost be called fool-proof. The open bloom is al- 

 most 5 inches across, with 35 medium thick petals. Grows to medium 

 height, and the plant is nicely proportioned. It produces many 

 blooms, one or two to the stem, and the length of the stem makes this 

 salmon-pink ideal for floral arrangements. Invitation is so outstand- 

 ing that it was awarded the Bronze Medal at Hamburg, Germany, 

 in 1963. $2.50 ea. ; 3 or more, $2.20 ea. 



LADY ELGIN 



H.T. (Meilland) Plant Pat. 1469. The brilliance of this apricot and 

 orange combination — a kind of red gold or jeweler's gold — is admired 

 by all. It is amazingly beautiful, rich and exciting. The distinctive 

 color remains vivid throughout the bloom — unfading through spring, 

 summer and fall, which is an unusual characteristic in any rose. 

 Huge, handsome buds and large blooms with 35 to 45 petals. Classic 

 rose form. And all of this is topped off by a sturdy plant which grows 

 quite tall, strong and upright in vigorous style and produces foliage 

 that is substantial and of good color. Then add the final touch — 

 delicate, lovely fragrance — and you have Lady Elgin, a rose without 

 a peer in its color. $2.50 ea. ; 3 or more, $2.20 ea. 



WAR DANCE 



STAR ROSE 

 TRADEMARK 



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GR. (Swim & Weeks) Plant Pat. 201 7. ^ ou haw never seen a hotter red color in a rose. 

 It blazes with inner vitality, due to the brilliance of the orange which is so thoroughly 

 mixed in with the vivid scarlet. War Dance has high-centered, very double flowers 

 that come one or several to the stem and have up to 40 petals. The bloom is at its 

 marvelous best when half open and then on to the full flower. Stems are only medium 

 long and the full, open roses so heavy that they tend to lean toward you. The bush is 

 vigorous with heavy canes and branches and a wealth of deep copper-green leaves. 

 Regardless of the weather, the striking color remains clean and pure toned, a quality 

 making it very distinct from most other reds. $2.75 ea. ; 3 or more, $2.40 ea. 



LADY ELGIN 



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